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What is Hypnotherapy?

Therapy with Hypnosis. Many people who reach out for hypnotherapy have heard that it works, yet they may also feel uncertain or wonder if it is safe. I want you to know that hypnotherapy is a safe, natural process. You remain aware, relaxed, and fully in control throughout the experience.

Hypnotherapy uses focused relaxation to help you access the subconscious mind — the part of your mind where patterns, beliefs, emotional responses, habits, and life experiences are stored.

You may consciously know what feels off and what you want to change, yet a deeper part of you may continue responding in familiar ways for a reason — often as a way of protecting you based on past experiences.

Sometimes what you carry is not only stress, habits, or worry but also the emotional weight you have held onto for years. By recognizing and understanding these patterns, you can begin creating healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and living.

Hypnotherapy session

You remain fully in control

Unlike meditation, hypnosis helps you go within yourself — becoming aware of patterns, beliefs, and emotions that shape your experiences. You hear everything and can communicate at any time.

Works with the subconscious

Hypnotherapy brings awareness to patterns stored through life experiences and creates opportunities for healthier responses and lasting change — not just surface-level relief.

Results build over time

For some, meaningful shifts happen quickly. For others, changes unfold gradually yet profoundly — greater inner peace, better sleep, increased confidence, or simply feeling more like yourself.

25+ years of clinical practice

Liza Boubari has guided thousands using classical hypnotherapy, Ericksonian method, NLP, guided imagery, Timeline, and parts therapy to support emotional wellness and transformation.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you've wondered about hypnotherapy, answered.
What does hypnosis feel like?
Hypnosis feels different for everybody. Many hypnotherapists use elements of relaxation, so people commonly associate a feeling of calm with the experience. Some feel as though their body is very heavy; others feel very light, almost as if floating. Mentally, people typically report feeling deeply focused or absorbed — often effortlessly so. Since imagery is often part of the process, many report vivid experiences, feeling "as if they were really there." I've had clients who fidget, shift in the recliner, or even curl into a fetal position — all while in hypnosis.
Is hypnosis like sleep?
The short answer is no. Although the word "hypnosis" comes from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, studies have shown they are quite different. Brain activity research confirms that sleep has distinct patterns not seen in hypnosis. To an observer, hypnosis may look like sleep because relaxation suggestions are commonly used — but a hypnotized person is actually in a state much closer to wakefulness. I like to call it a cat-nap state.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Yes — everyone is hypnotizable to some extent, some more than others. Being hypnotized is often a learned skill. You can train your body and mind to enter a trance and become more skilled with practice. Most people don't feel "hypnotized" after a session — they simply notice that something has shifted, maybe that day, maybe the following week. Sometimes the effects are subtle; sometimes they're profound. One of my clients was convinced he hadn't been hypnotized at all — yet after just three sessions, a lifetime of procrastination was gone.
Will I lose control while being hypnotized?
Not at all. You always maintain complete control over your actions and whether to accept or reject any suggestion made. Hypnosis is not something done to you — it's a collaborative process, and you remain in charge throughout.
Can hypnosis make me do things I don't want to do?
Absolutely not. This is the biggest myth about hypnotherapy. You cannot be made to do anything that conflicts with your values, morals, or intentions. In hypnosis, you retain full power over your actions. Stage hypnosis works because those volunteers want to be outrageous — not because they've lost control. A hypnotherapist cannot make you do anything against your will. Period.
Does insurance cover hypnotherapy?
In most cases, no. However, some of my clients have received out-of-network reimbursement with a doctor's prescription. I'm happy to write a letter to your physician requesting a referral with their diagnosis, and I'll do everything I can to support the claims process with your insurance company.